Yomi goes with Shiori and Kurama. It's hard to determine who drew more attention if it was Yomi by the respect he gets, or Kurama Youko by his beauty.
Despite it, they arrive quickly at Shuichi's college, easily getting in, mainly because no one would dare to stop Yomi, who would really do nothing if it happened;
-Let's go straight down that hall, the office is at the end of that.
-Right.
They come to the door, and they get into the room. The school principal is busy dealing with a paper pile, but he stops and is surprised that Yomi is there;
-Good morning. Welcome, Mr. Yomi.
-To you too. Today I came with Shuichi and his mother so we can resume his registration.
-Shuichi... - The principal searches the list of students- Shuichi Minamino?
-Yes.
-But he looks so different in this picture. Are you sure that's his name?
-I have punished my son. So I made him dress like a fox for the next 30 days.- Shiori does not know what to say exactly.
-What a perfect outfit! The ears look so real, the tail moves, and your hair is twice the size and the wig fits in so perfectly that there's no seam left. Even your eyes are different!- The principal startles.
-Yes, and I can do much more.
-You have changed even your voice!
-Okay, we just want Shuichi's to be registered. Shuichi has appointments with me later, since he works for me.- Yomi demands speed.
-Ah yes. I have changed his situation here, you can attend the classes today.
-Thank you for your attention. So, let's go?
-Yes.
Yomi is stopped by some students while he walks down the hallway, a similar situation happens for Kurama. He gives attention to everyone, stopping to take pictures and even for arm wrestling, obviously winning overwhelmingly even with ten students trying to beat him at the same time;
-Oh, but this man is very strong! What have you done to be so strong, Yomi?
-Just rigid training and tolerance. If you do that, you'll be able to take down any opponent, including the top-tier ones.
-Wow! Awesome!
Shiori laughs, noticing how Yomi reacts naturally;
-It's interesting how he can be so simple even with the importance he has. How did he get to behave that way? - She thinks.
-Well, now we are getting out... Do not miss the classes, you will be able to face me next time, okay?
-Of course, we're going to win! - The students speak in chorus.
-Hahaha, I hope so.
They left the campus, returning to the subway station. Shiori will take a different line to return home;
-Well, my son, take care of yourself. I know you're going with Yomi to work now.
-Yes, mom, stay calm. I'm safer than ever now, and I will protect Shuichi as well.
-Right.
Shiori hugs him and caresses his ears;
-Hahaha, you liked them, did not you?
-Yeah, they're so cute, hahaha.
-Right. Take care of yourself.
-It's all right.
Shiori boards her train and Yomi's train arrives next. Yomi and Kurama chose a seat, sit down together and exchange a few words;
-Who doesn't know us didn't realize how ironic is this, hahaha.- Yomi smiles.
-And I have almost taken your life in the past. I would have regretted it so hard later.- Kurama looks at him.
-For some reason, fate has conditioned us to stay together. I admit that without you I could handle myself, but I would have less influence and success.
-The same for me, Yomi, there is no reason to fight against you again. We have finally overcome our childishness.
-Yes, Kurama, you're right. I wish more people would one day think like this and understand why Yomitan is what it is.
Kurama looks at the movement inside the wagon;
-It's because you gave the freedom people need. And you had the courage not to be proud.
-Today I recognize that I've won that. Although Shura is still in it ...
-He will change, you'll see. Maybe now you can dedicate more time to him, as Youko, I can do more for you. Although I don't know how this will end. 33 days is such a long period, I hope Shuichi tolerates it.
-You still unable to contact him?
-No, I just feel his soul lightly. The necklace Enma put on me prevents me from making any contact with him.
-Weird. You share the same body, and the necklace can create such interference ... Enma Daioh is very clever.
They arrive at the station next to the city hall and return to their occupations. In the spiritual world, it has already been a day that Botan was unable to contact Kurama. She is visibly needy, but she can do nothing;
-Are you sure you cannot see him even on TV, Koenma?
-I tried, but dad blocked everything. There is no way to contact him, feel him or see him.
-How annoying! I miss him and barely one day has passed since we last met!
-I imagine he's fine. It did not seem like such a bad test ... Although I know that Youko behaves in a different way and this requires deep behavioral changes.
-Not so much... He was as polite to me as Shuichi was. Shiori raised him with such love that even Youko calmed down.
Byakuya comes from a side room with some mugs and tea;
-Does anyone accept a cup of tea?
-Byakuya, I do want.
-Me too!
-Right. I have strawberry, apple, peach, and green tea.
-I want green tea.
-For me, it can be strawberry, as always!
Byakuya prepares the tea and comes back soon. They sit around Koenma's desk;
-And then, Botan? You're not feeling very well, right?
-Yeah, I asked Koenma, but we did not find ways to even see Kurama. Enma Daioh blocked every possible means so we couldn't give any support.
-I considered this test easy, but far too long. It does not seem to me that Kurama successfully stayed as Youko for such a long time, and he said that he should switch pretty often to prevent Youko from hibernation. Is not the same true for Shuichi?
-I do not think so, Byakuya. Youko protects Shuichi, and even without being able to transform, he can maintain a close relationship and give energy to him. Although I think the necklace of the final judgment does not allow this contact from what I have read in the past.
-Is it true?
-Maybe, dual youkais are quite rare. I only know Kurama personally.
-At least he has Yomi as his ally. I cannot believe that until a short time ago he was claiming to be the king of darkness, therefore a highly violent and cold monster. What I have seen when I looked at him most of the time is deep tranquility, despite the situations he has to manage.
-Yomi has overcome himself, greatly aided by Shura, involuntarily. He always had some feelings, though he tried to look like an absolute monster, his son eventually made him give up on his goals. Curiously, today is Yomi who has to fix Shura.
-What about the kingdom of darkness itself? I did not know anything else that happened there.
-Raizen lost a bloody fight against Mukuro, who now rules the Maikai. Yomi was lucky to escape before the battle began, as he would have no chance against both, despite having one of the highest Youkis, his concern for Shura would take away his concentration. Mukuro and Raizen had nothing to lose but their lives, and both are so cold and cruel that Yomi would look like an angel in comparison.
-And what does Mukuro want?
-She wants nothing more than full control over Maikai. And of course, if she could, she would have killed Yomi too, a person with whom she had obvious enmity. Yomi even knows this, and today he would have no chance there.
-I hadn't seen Shura when I went there, but I felt he was very strong.
-Shura was raised in war training. He would not win Kurama Youko, but it would be difficult for him to survive. Of course, fighting is no longer a focus, and today he only does it for fun with Yomi.
Botan turns away from Byakuya and Koenma, who chat happily, and goes to one of the windows of the temple, looking down the carpet of clouds that surrounds them;
-I hope you're alive, Kurama...She thought.
*Translation reviewed on feb. 3, 2020
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